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MJST
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It's the hustle Bryant brings that is separating him from the pack. That along with his height and wingspan are very crucial factors.
Also I'm noticing defenses sagging off him. He IS a three point shooter, or at least has shown the capability of hitting threes. I'd hope Luke would encourage him to shoot those when another center isn't giving him any respect. Cause he's WIDE OPEN most of the time at the top of the key.
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| MJST wrote: | | It's the hustle Bryant brings that is separating him from the pack. |
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| VicXLakers wrote: | | MJST wrote: | | It's the hustle Bryant brings that is separating him from the pack. |
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I mean in terms of how Nance has been performing at the 5 in comparison.
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| Baron Von Humongous wrote: | | KeepItRealOrElse wrote: | | https://youtu.be/fnzMfvZP6-g?t=1h43m37s , and it was a really soft closeout almost anticipating a drive |
Yeah, he and Larry would look like blocking dummies against Chris Paul.
But I think he can develop into Mo Speights with some rim protection, which is a damn fine backup big to have. |
yup, that's exactly the comp I had in mind w/added rim protection |
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After watching his dance moves after the Lakers won the Summer League, I'm thinking Madsen could help this kid....
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| MJST wrote: | | VicXLakers wrote: | | MJST wrote: | | It's the hustle Bryant brings that is separating him from the pack. |
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I mean in terms of how Nance has been performing at the 5 in comparison. |
ok...that clears it up...................................not |
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| KeepItRealOrElse wrote: | | https://youtu.be/fnzMfvZP6-g?t=1h43m37s , and it was a really soft closeout almost anticipating a drive |
Yup. I noticed this too. That will have to improve significantly before Byrant can be a serious rotation player for us. However, after seeing the improvement in Zubac's defense in the preseason, I think Bryant will get there eventually. |
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Bryant is a raw talent but the skills are there if properly developed. He is a work in progress and it's definitely going to take time for him (G-League & NBA) to develop.
I'm sure Joey Buss has a plan in place for Bryant's development in the G-League. In a few years he could become a solid contributor. |
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| governator wrote: | Bryant-Zubac, Nance-Kuzma, JC-KCP, Deng-Stretch
we have tons of trade chips, just saying |
Nance, JC, KCP & Lopez can be fairly valued and will be attractive in trades.
We may have to deal with the reality that there will not be superior talent available to us for 2 max slots which requires a change in strategy. I think we will know soon.
Look to Pelicans and OKC to see whether Cousins or PG13 will become available if those teams don't perform as expected. |
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| MJST wrote: | It's the hustle Bryant brings that is separating him from the pack. That along with his height and wingspan are very crucial factors.
Also I'm noticing defenses sagging off him. He IS a three point shooter, or at least has shown the capability of hitting threes. I'd hope Luke would encourage him to shoot those when another center isn't giving him any respect. Cause he's WIDE OPEN most of the time at the top of the key. |
And he uses that hustle wisely by keeping himself in motion when off-ball on offense. Which is something that all the system players the FO brought in will benefit the team down the road. But BI, JC & JR would do themselves well to pick up a little of that.
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| Gimme_the_rock wrote: | | MJST wrote: | It's the hustle Bryant brings that is separating him from the pack. That along with his height and wingspan are very crucial factors.
Also I'm noticing defenses sagging off him. He IS a three point shooter, or at least has shown the capability of hitting threes. I'd hope Luke would encourage him to shoot those when another center isn't giving him any respect. Cause he's WIDE OPEN most of the time at the top of the key. |
And he uses that hustle wisely by keeping himself in motion when off-ball on offense. Which is something that all the system players the FO brought in will benefit the team down the road. But BI, JC & JR would do themselves well to pick up a little of that. |
He was coached well at IU. One of the good ones who bought into Crean's program.
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| ElginBaylor wrote: | | Gimme_the_rock wrote: |
And he uses that hustle wisely by keeping himself in motion when off-ball on offense. Which is something that all the system players the FO brought in will benefit the team down the road. But BI, JC & JR would do themselves well to pick up a little of that. |
He was coached well at IU. One of the good ones who bought into Crean's program. |
Great point. Character is something that either gets over or under emphasized when we talk prospects but that's a key ingredient when combining it in the talent evaluation especially with players with tools like TB.
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| Quote: | South Bay LakersVerified account @SouthBayLakers 3h3 hours ago
The Lakers have recalled rookie center Thomas Bryant from South Bay. |
I have a feeling TB will be going back and forth on a regular basis. |
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| Was just about to see if there was an update on him...I think we could really use his defense and shooting. |
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tox
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| leor_77 wrote: | | Was just about to see if there was an update on him...I think we could really use his defense and shooting. |
dude is glacial
I'll pass |
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| Quote: | South Bay LakersVerified account @SouthBayLakers 17m17 minutes ago
Rookie center Thomas Bryant will play in tonight’s preseason game. #SBLakers |
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Thomas Bryant was a beast tonight in the SB Lakers win: 
18 pts (7/8), 8 reb, 2 blk & 2 3's in 19 minutes |
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Thomas Bryant Bashes Northern Arizona in Preseason Win
| Quote: | | The Los Angeles Lakers’ 42nd-overall pick made his NBA G League debut on Sunday, leading South Bay to a 120-116 victory in their lone preseason game against Northern Arizona. |
http://southbay.gleague.nba.com/news/171029-south-bay-preseason/ |
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| tox wrote: | | leor_77 wrote: | | Was just about to see if there was an update on him...I think we could really use his defense and shooting. |
dude is glacial
I'll pass |
That's a misconception. He's brings a lot of energy with his game. In fact I'd go so far as to say he moves too quick at times. What he needs to work on is control but that's a maturity thing.
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Love his activity.
Just needs to get adjusted to the NBA and the players in the league. If he can be consistent with the 3 ball, watch out. |
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| tox wrote: | | leor_77 wrote: | | Was just about to see if there was an update on him...I think we could really use his defense and shooting. |
dude is glacial
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Give him the Myles Turner treatment (re: his gait) and he’ll be a player. Not confident that happens though.. |
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| Can he make a jumpshot? Why not give him a chance. |
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| ElginBaylor wrote: | | tox wrote: | | leor_77 wrote: | | Was just about to see if there was an update on him...I think we could really use his defense and shooting. |
dude is glacial
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That's a misconception. He's brings a lot of energy with his game. In fact I'd go so far as to say he moves too quick at times. What he needs to work on is control but that's a maturity thing. |
No, it’s not.
He can get north/south quickly enough, but he has absolutely no lateral agility and no ability to change direction quickly. He really needs to fix his gait before he has a future in the NBA. He continually got exposed on help defense and switches all of Summer league (and in college).
That said, he can shoot, he hustles, he has NBA strength, good defensive instincts, and he has ridiculous length. So if he can get it fixed he can definitely be a really solid player. It’s just that the way he moves is such a limiting factor right now. |
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| greenfrog wrote: | | Can he make a jumpshot? Why not give him a chance. |
Yes he can, potential stretch 5 ability and has a strong inside game.
However he needs a lot of grooming but the talent is there. |
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| He also has those long arms and nasty temperament (in a good way). We really need to know what we have in him and Zu. |
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